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FL H9073
Resolution
Status
4/11/2011
Primary Sponsor
Doug Holder
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the 75-year partnership between the City of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers spring training operations, spanning from 1934 with only a three-year interruption during World War II
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Acknowledges that the 2011 spring training season marked the longest-lasting partnership between a Major League Baseball franchise and host city in league history
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Notes that Lakeland has hosted 14 Hall of Fame members during their preparation seasons at the Tiger Town training complex and Joker Marchant Stadium
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States that over one million baseball fans have visited Joker Marchant Stadium since 2000, making the partnership among the highest in Florida Grapefruit League attendance
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Recognizes the City of Lakeland's partnership with the Detroit Tigers and Tiger Town complex for their contributions to professional sports and the State of Florida
Legislative Description
City of Lakeland/Detroit Tigers
Last Action
Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
4/14/2011